Last Updated:
January 3, 2008
MEADOWS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Our mission is to provide a balanced quality program which integrates physical skills, social development and fitness opportunities that encourage active healthy lifestyles.
Physical education helps students develop the knowledge, fitness levels, motor skills, and personal and social skills to obtain the ultimate goal of a lifetime of physical activity and health. All children at Madison Meadows have the option to participate in a quality physical education program. (Other than Grade 5 as it is required by district curriculum.) Our physical education program includes curriculum aligned with the State of Arizona with an opportunity for all to learn.
Our goal is to teach children the importance of fitness and involve
them in regular, vigorous activity.
Our purpose is for students to learn to appreciate movement
as an active and joyful experience.
Madison Meadows P.E. Program Outcomes
Know the components of fitness and apply them to his/her daily life.
Develop self-confidence and positive self-esteem through successful physical
activities.
Perform a range of skills which enhance an active healthy lifestyle.
Demonstrate cooperation, fair play and safety.
Two areas of special emphasis are “Safety” and “Fitness.”
5TH THROUGH 8TH
GRADE
The Madison Meadows P.E. department believes that each student should be exposed to a healthful lifestyle that includes consistent exercise, proper diet, and healthy habits. The focus in Meadows' physical education program is on introducing sports' skills and basic game play for all major sports. Cooperative skills, sportsmanship and teamwork are also emphasized. Each lesson is comprised so that motor skills as well as cognitive skills are enhanced. Becoming a life long learner in physical education is our main goal. The students focus on skill development with activities in partnerships and in games with small groups that allow everyone to participate. Skill development is measured through continued observation. It is an important department objective to allow every student to develop at his or her own pace. We encourage each individual to achieve at his/her own potential. The department stresses non-competitive behavior and sportsmanship throughout skill development. Encouragement and support among the students is a priority throughout the curriculum. Sportsmanship is also an integral part of the P.E. curriculum. With the ability to work with each other, students can have an excellent experience in class.
ADVANCED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(Grades 7 & 8 Electives)
This class is an elective for 7th and 8th grade students. It includes an introduction
and further development of applied fitness skills. Each student is responsible
for improving his/her own basic knowledge of activities.
Respect is highlighted throughout the curriculum during games
and activities, with a focus on how to respect each other's space and ownership
during class.
Cooperation is another fundamental skill that is used daily
in class. The students cooperate regularly through sharing equipment and participating
in activities.
Appreciation for others is another important part of the curriculum.
Appreciation for students developing an understanding of others' strengths and
weaknesses.
It is important to remind the students in our P.E. classes to not be competitive
with their strengths and to continually encourage each other to put forth the
best effort to improve weaknesses. Fair play is another integral
aspect of sportsmanship. The department teaches the students how to follow rules
and understand the importance
of fair play. Students will be required to maintain a fitness/nutrition journal.
This non-competitive elective class is fitness, nutrition, and weightlifting-skills
oriented.
Physical Education classes are taught by Ms. Dawn Sorensen and Mr. Gary Shiffman.